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Anthony Bourdain with Asia Argento

A Meal at Settemio

Rome, Italy

TONY'S SECRET RESTAURANT - Rome

On Sunday December 5, CNN broadcast a stunning Rome episode of Parts Unknown in which Anthony Bourdain and Asia Argento go to a trattoria, which they do not name. It’s Settimio. Sorry for the spoiler but I don’t believe in depriving Mario and Teresa of business through exclusion Watch the episode it is brilliant.

I vividly remember my first visit to Settimio al Pellegrino. It was in 2007 and my friend Jess and I had gotten a hot tip from a regular that a short walk from Campo de’ Fiori sat an uber-authentic trattoria serving simply dressed fresh pastas, meaty mains, and seasonal vegetables. We made a booking but when we showed up for dinner the door was locked. We were already off to a rough start. One of us noticed a button next to the door and after a sustained buzz, chef and owner Teresa opened the door a crack and said something to the effect of “chi siete”, who are you?

If that doesn’t sound like a warm greeting, it wasn’t. But at Settimio, warmth isn’t doled out frivolously. Warmth is earned. If you turn up without a reservation, there’s a real chance you will be sent away, whether they are booked up or not. It’s the kind of place where the possibility of a regular rolling in late leads Teresa and her husband Mario to set aside tables for such an occurrence. And even calling to reserve well in advance doesn’t guarantee a table. On that note, if you don’t speak Italian, have your hotel ring for you. And if all this sounds too fussy, don’t read on. Settimio isn’t for you.

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ANTHONY has LUNCH with ASIA ARGENTO

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TONY says,  “Rome is a place where you find the most extraordinary pleasures, in the most ordinary places. Like this place. Which I’m not ever going to tell you the name of. Asia has been coming here forever. She brings her kids here. So I’m not going to screw it up for her. 

The trattoria is SETTINIO PELLIGRINO. I'm not letting Tony's secret out of the bag. That happened years ago, Just passing on the information for anyone who wants to go there, and need the name of the restaurant and address (Via del Pelligrino 17 -Roma .. tel 06 6880 1978).

ANTHONY BOURDAIN

PARTS UNKOWN - ROME

PARTS UNKNOWN - ROME

With ABEL FERRARA & ASIA ARGENTO

I have to be honest: arbitrary seating policies give me agita. I grew up in restaurants and treasure hospitality. I want to connect with the people who make and serve my food, not be rejected or dismissed. Yet I was determined to win over Teresa and Mario. That night, Jess and I ordered every course, including my current go-to, polpette, scorched yet delicious meat patties. We cleaned our plates, admired the eclectic decor (framed posters and paintings gifted by Settimio’s clients, which include plenty of artists and film makers) and watched as Mario worked the room, taking orders and doting on regulars. Teresa emerged from the kitchen occasionally to clear plates and pinch cheeks. Man, did it feel bad being an outsider at Settimio that night.

Jess and I apparently didn’t make much of an impression because I went back on my own a few days later for lunch and was given the same suspicious treatment. After a few more visits, however, I was totally in, cheek caresses and all. This is good news if you live in Rome or visit often. You, too, can become a doted-on regular. Otherwise, visit knowing you won’t be pampered by the service but you’ll definitely walk away having witnessed a Roman relic. 

SETTIMIO PELLIGRINO

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That is to say, a lot of what’s appealing about Settimio is the attitude and atmosphere. Some regulars have been going since the place opened in the 1930s, others a decidedly shorter length, but all are given special attention. In that way, the place is not unique. The attraction to countless other local joints is the experience and the relationship with the owners, even more so than the food.

I don’t think anyone with Roman dining experience would say the food is flawless. Like many places in town, it makes sense to stick to certain things like those meatballs or the onion-rich vitello alla genovese. At Settimio, comfort food reigns: fettucine with meat sauce, gnocchi with tomato sauce (Thursdays only), trippa alla romana, and involtini (meat rolls). The handmade pastas pass muster, but you won’t write home about them. The pillowy, super sweet, candied chestnut-studded Montblanc, which they do not make in house, is another story. I dream about it sometimes. Usually right before I go to the dentist. I am also very into the mela cotta (baked apple). I’m a sucker for overcooked fruit. 

Second only to the struggle of winning the owners’ affection is the wines, which range from undrinkable to painfully undrinkable. While it’s charming that regulars leave unfinished bottles in the fridge for their next visit, I can honestly say that the only wine worse than the wine at Settimio is day-old wine at Settimio. It’s not what you’ve come for anyway.

Settimio al Pellegrino
Via del Pellegrino, 117

+39 06-6880 1978 

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Capri Lemonade and Lemons

CAPRI

"Looking to Mariana Grande"

Photo Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 Lucky me, I’m going to Capri. Capri, like Positano, has many charms. Its main attribute being its unmatched beauty, which is exceedingly spectacular. The island springs up out of the sea and soars to very high heights, making for the island's breathtaking beauty. Capri has long been a playground of the rich, the Jet Set, so-called beautiful people, and those wealthy enough to anchor their yachts off the waters off this gorgeous Paradise. But although Capri is the playground of the rich, most anyone can go, and will be warmly welcomed. Go to Capri and have the time of your life. Yes I love Capri, as it was Love at first sight way back in 1986.

   I had seen the island in movies, saw many pictures, read about it, and saw it on The Lifestyles of The Rich & Famous with Robin Leach. I have always had the Wanderlust, ever since I was a  young boy and saw William Holden in The World of Suzy Wong, Katherine Hephurn in Summertime (in Venice), and Sophia Loren and Clark Gable in “It Started in Naples” which was set on Capri. I’d go to the Rivoli Theater, watching James Bond, Agent 007 in Hong Kong, Rome, London, Venice, all over the World. I wanted to do the same. I yearned to go to Rome, Paris, The Orient, everywhere, so in the Summer of 86 I would chalk Capri off of my Bucket List. I did; Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Positano, Naples, and Venice the year before. I went nuts for Rome and Positano, and was going back again, though this time, I did 4 days on Capri in between. Back then there was no internet and no Booking.com to find hotels. You had to get info in Travel Guide Books, of which the Frommer’s Guides were always my favorite. They’d have a list of budget, mid-price, and luxury hotels, and the pickings of info was rather slim, compared to the vast array of info you get these days. The list of budget hotels in my 1985 Frommer’s Guide to Italy was rather meager, and if I believe correctly, there were only two budget hotels listed for Capri, one being the Villa Tosca, which was $38 a night, so I figured I’d stay there.   

   So, also in the Frommer Guide, I got my info on how to get to Capri. After spending a few days in Rome, I took a train from Rome to Naples Central Station. I then jumped in a taxi that took me to Porto Molo Beverello where I bought my ferry ticket and waited for the next boat to Capri. Back then, they had beautiful old ferry boats which were much nicer than the ugly modern ones they have these days. I wish they still had those nice old boats, but they don’t, so C’est la Vie. Anyway, I waited for the ferry, walked on the gang-plank, gave the guy my ticket, and found a seat on board. It was a lovely one-hour ride to Capri, and the weather was just perfect, and the boat didn’t make any noise like these new ones do today. I sat outside and enjoyed the ride, as the sea breeze blew in my hair, “I was on my way to Capri. How Lucky am I,” I thought? And I was, very much so. Yes, it was all quite a delight. As we got closer to Capri, I became very excited at the thought of it all. In a few minutes I’d be on the beautiful Isle of Capri. A place I’d only dreamed of, and yearned for, before, and now I was there, I made it happen. I could see it in the distance. The boat got closer and closer, and Capri was looking larger and larger, as it seemed to just burst out of the azure blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. “What a sight? Capri. It was absolutely gorgeous, and I was going there. Again, “Lucky me.”   

   The boat pulled into Marina Grande.  Me marveling at it all. When I got off the boat, I made my way over to a caffe to make a telephone call to Villa Tosca to see if they had a room available for me. That’s how you did it back then (booking a hotel). They did have a room. Again, lucky me.”

   I walked over to the Funicular that takes you from down by Marina Grande, up to the main part of Capri known as Capritown. When the Funicular arrived at the top, I hopped off, and immediately spotted the cute little Lemonade Stand across the way. I walked over and ordered one. A Lemonade. So refreshing, made with Capri Lemons, “wow, what a treat?” This was the first of many Capri Lemonades over the years, at this stand, at the end  of the Via Tragara, and the one on the Via Certosa near my hotel.

   I drank my lemonade, then made my way down the street to get to the Villa Tosca Pensione. I got my first glimpse of the Piazza Umberto where I would have many wonderful times later on in the trip. After about 200 feet you come up to The Grande Hotel Palma, another place where I’d have quite good times as well. About 300 feet past The Palma, I caught my first glimpse of the Grande Quisisana Hotel, where the man on the phone from the hotel, told me to go down the alleyway next to the Quisisana, walk down to the end, make a right, walk a few feet and make the first right and there I’d see the signs to Villa Tosca, just follow them and you are there. 

   The hotel Tosca was lovely. Well it was pensione at the time. Nothing that special other than the fact that it was very affordable, I had a roof over my head, it  was clean, and it is located in one of the most gorgeous spots on Capri. It was amazing, and it still is, though now it’s a little boutique hotel, called not Villa Tosca anymore, but La Tosca. It’s still owned by the same family. The son took it over from his parents, and turned it from a modest pensione into a cool little boutique hotel. Anyway, there is a nice terrazzo where I tell you, the place has one of the most beautiful views in all of Capri. As I sat there on the terrazzo back in 1986, the Carthusian Monastery is just about 500 feet away, you can also see off to the Via Tragara and spot the lush Villas that line it along the way, but most of all are the majestic Faraglioni Rocks that shoot up out of the sea, and are the islands main attraction, along of course with the Famed Blue Grotto nearby. Yes the view from the terrazzo of the Villa Tosca is gorgeous, and I couldn’t take my eyes off of the Faraglioni, they were pulling me to them. Seriously, I had no idea. I looked at them, shooting out of the sea, and they pulled me. I just had to go over there. And so I put on my swim trunks, and I asked Giuseppe how to get there. He gave me directions, and I was on my way.

   I had to go back towards the Quisisana, and turn right onto the Via Tragara, and take it all the way to the end before taking the walking path that leads you down to the two beach clubs by the Faraglioni Rocks, Da Luigi and Fontelina Beach Club. I have to tell you, right before you go down the pathway to the beaches, there is another Lemonade Stand there at the very end of the Via Tragara. “You just know, I had to get another Lemonade.” And so I did, and along with the beauty of Capri, the swimming that I love so much, the piazza, the trattorias, and caffe’s, the lemonade stands of Capri are something I’ve always adored. Everytime I’m on Capri, you know I get my fair share of Capri’s tasty Lemonade. It tastes so good. “It’s the best in the World.”

   On my trip to Capri, in the Summer of 2015, I made my way back to the Faraglioni Rocks, to swim once again at Da Luigi Beach Club. I hadn’t been to Capri in a few years, so as always, whether swimming at Marina Piccola, La Fontelina, or at Da Luigi, that day in 2015, I had the most wonderful day. I had picked up my tasty beach lunch of an Arancini, Eggplant Parmigiano, and a small bottle of Aglianico at the Salumeria Capri. I got lunch and it was down to the Via Tragara and off to Da Luigi. I couldn’t wait.

  As usual, I spent the day lying around on my chaise lounge, looking out to the Faraglioni, the yachts, Goza Boats bobbing off the shore. It was a gorgeous sunny day in Capri. “I Love it.” And though I’m not normally a beach person, when I’m in Positano, on the Amalfi Coast, or on my beloved Isla of Capri, I just adore swimming there. I hang out doing nothing, that’s what you do on Capri. Well, you swim, lounge around, eat lunch, and have a cocktail or two when it’s Aperitivo Time. This is what you do on the beautiful Isle of Capri, pretend you are Sophia Loren, Or our old pal Marcello. One can “Dream, can’t one?”

    On that first trip to Capri, I was so lucky to wander into the Palma Hotel one night. There was a girl singing at the piano bar, and it was quite a lovely little scene. The crowd was cool, and a good crowd more than anything else is what makes a place, whether you’re in a bar, a cafe, club, or cocktail bar, it’s all about the people, “are they cool.” And the fact that you are in a lovely hotel, and you are on Capri, you just can not help having “the time of your life.”

   As I sat at the bar, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted Tony. Tony used to own a little clothing boutique on Broadway in the East Village of New York. I had bought some pants, and a couple shirts a few weeks earlier. And there he was, Tony from New York was at the bar on Capri. “I love it.” And so we had our cocktails and chatted, and then I met a girl Alessandra, who was from Napoli. She lived in New York, and had a little house in Capri as well. I chatted with Alessandra, and so we became friends, and I had fun hanging out with her for the rest of my time in Capri. 

   Boy I tell you it’s crazy, I met Maria and her daughter when I was swimming at Marina Piccola one day.  Actually, her daughter started talking to me and was so excited to meet other people from New York. Maria was from Naples originally and moved to New York and she and her husband owned Benitto II Restaurant in Little Italy, New York. Actually, I was hanging out on the beach at Marina Piccola, and this girl started talking to me, and when she found out I was from New York she got quite excited, and told me, “please, you have to come and meet my mother and my nonna.” And so I did, and that’s when I met Maria who owned a Benito II restaurant in New York City. So when I got back to New York, I went down to Benito and met Maria’s husband Sal. For a number of years I’d go down and eat at Benito a few times a year, but eventually I stopped going and I sort of lost touch with Maria and Sal, and their daughter Maria. And it’s such a funny thing, that a couple days later when I was leaving Capri and going to Positano, when I was sitting in a caffe for a few minutes before I was getting on the Funicular, I met another woman and her daughter at the cafe, and I couldn’t believe it, the lady (forgot her name from 30 years ago) owned a restaurant in New York as well. She and her husband owned Martel’s on 3rd Avenue. I couldn’t believe it. What are the chances of meeting two different women on the island of Capri, and they both own restaurants in New York? Quite high I’d say.

  So, as usual when I’m on Capri, Positano, Ischia, or anywhere on the Amalfi Coast, what do you do? Well it depends. Mainly, you will eat at different restaurants and trattorias, and just enjoy all the wonderful food of the islands and the Amalfi Coast, and you drink the local wine, chit chat with your friends, go to the beach, swim, sun bath, and soak up the lovely Mediterranean Sun. You “Live the Good Life” if for only a week or two a year. Now you might do a little sightseeing, or you might not, you don’t need to. Some people just want to go to the beach, go for lunch, go to another nice place for dinner, have some espresso, gelato, and aperitivo in-between, then go back to the hotel to sleep, and do it all over again the next day. You do whatever you want, it’s your vacation. And that’s what I always do. The first 3 times to Capri, Positano, and the Amalfi Coast, that’s what I did, I didn’t do much sightseeing, but all the subsequent times I did, here and there, seeing Pompeii, exploring Napoli, going to Ravello, Cetara, some vineyards, and Vesuvio, but mainly when I'm on Capri, I just swim, eat, relax and live the good life, "La Dolce Vita"

Basta !

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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My PIZZA at Da MARINO RESTORANTE PIZZERIA

NAPOLI

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Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

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I was walking around Naples and getting hungry, I was looking for a good place to eat. I knew I wanted to get a nice plate of Spaghetti Vongole . As I walked along Via Santa Lucia I came across a trattoria that looked like it might be good. I went inside to take a look. The girl at the cash register greeted me and seemed very nice, and as I looked around the place looked good to me and had a nice feel to it. When I spotted a large Italian Family of about 12 people at one large table, I figured it must be good, so I asked the girl for a table and she told me to take a seat anywhere I liked.

I picked out a nice strategic spot to be comfortable at and watch all the action. Most of that action happened to be that Italian Family having quite a massive feast, as dish after dish of antipasti, pasta, and seafood came out of the kitchen one by one.

I sat down and studied the menu. When the waiter came back over, I ordered a small carafe of Falanghina local white wine. I looked at the menu and it all looked good. As I  said, I already knew that I was Jonesing for a Plate of Vongole, and so I ordered a plate, along with a Insalta Frutta di Mare to start. The  waiter brought my wine and I took a sip. The wine was nice and refreshing.

I sat back and watched that family eat and the waiters as they brought Pizza, Pasta, and Fish to the tables outside where most of the people were eating. A few minutes went by, and my waiter brought out my antipasto, the Insalata Frutta di Mare. My seafood salad was filled with Calamari, Mussels, Octopus, and Shrimp and it was absolutely divine. One of the best I ever had. 

I sipped my wine and totally enjoyed my antipasto. I looked at the many pictures and Jerseys of the Napoli Futbol (Soccer) Team, including Giuseppe Brusccolotti, and the legendary Diego Maradona. There were a number of Soccer Balls on display as well. These guys were really into futbol, especially Team Napoli.

I finished my tasty Insalata Frutta di Mare and waited for the Spaghetti. When the waiter brought me my Vongole, it looked absolutely awesome. I took a picture to remember it and dug in. I removed all the Veraci Clams from the tiny shells and then I really dug in. My God, this pasta was incredible and may very well have been the single most Perfect Plate of Spaghetti Vongole I have ever eaten. I kid you not. I've had many a plates all over the Amalfi Coast, in Capri, and other places in Napoli, and for sure, nothing could beat this one. I slowly savored it.

Well, I finished my pasta and then went to the bagno. As I did, I passed by the Pizza Oven where the Pizzaiolo was turning out some amazing looking Pizza. Dam they looked Good!

Now, I wasn't planning on it, but as they looked so good, I just could not resist getting one. So I ordered a PIZZA with Salame. My Pizza came a few minutes later, and it looked amazing. It was quite big and I never thought I would finish it all, but guess what? I did. It was that good, I just couldn't stop eating it, and I'll say it again. As with my plate of Spaghetti Vongole being just absolutely perfect as perfect could be, so was my Pizza, it just could not have been any better. Yes that good.

So, Da Marino was a most wonderful surprise, and I had one of the best and most enjoyable meals in my life there, as I remember it well to this very day. 

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The Poseidon Hotel Positano

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Formerly a private seaside villa built for summer holidays at the coast, the sought-after property was converted into a hotel by the Aonzo family in the 1950s, and still remains under their watchful guidance. During its 65-plus years of operation, the hotel has welcomed tourists from all over the world, giving them a little slice of Positano paradise.

One of the initial fully-serviced hotels in the area, the hotel also boasts an extraordinary wooden elevator that was the first one built in Positano back in 1965. Home to a total of 50 rooms and suites, this charming retreat presents elegant hospitality in harmony with Amalfi tradition, and ticks all the boxes from sumptuous accommodation to spellbinding views and morish cuisine.

ROOMS & SUITES

The property has a variety of quaint rooms & suites   to select from, all of which vary in size and boast a unique character. Along with the usual luxe amenities like air-conditioning, minibars, personised bathrobes and slippers, flatscreen televisions, free and unlimited internet as well as daily housekeeping and turndown services, each room (except the Standard Double Rooms) features a private terrace or balcony with panoramic views of the sea, Positano town and the Amalfi Coastline. Meanwhile, the Standard Double Rooms have lovely private terraces that look out onto the hotel’s lush gardens. The hotel is family-friendly, and there are various accommodation options for those travelling with children, with either large suites or interconnecting rooms available to make guests and their little ones feel right at home.

The interiors of the rooms reflect the Villa’s history and locale: each is individually furnished and boasts a distinctive Mediterranean flair. The floors are tiled in hand-painted maiolica and the sentimental décor includes furniture that belongs to the founding family, making the spaces feel warm and inviting. Elegant accents complete the spaces, such as wrought iron headboards and antique frames. Each room also has a beautiful bathroom with a bathtub and/or a shower – many of which have large windows overlooking Positano’s colourful houses perched on the cliffs.

The hotel has various offers allowing guests to take full advantage of its comfortable accommodations, including their latest ‘Work From Hotel’ package. This offer allows guests to tailor their stay at the hotel, ensuring they have all the necessary facilities to work effectively, while still enjoying everything Hotel Poseidon has to offer.

GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS

The hotel’s signature Il Tridente Restaurant has become one of Positano’s must-visit destinations, especially for those looking to dine al fresco. Whether it’s a laid-back lunch or a romantic dinner, every meal is a memorable occasion under the flora-enveloped pergolas on Hotel Poseidon’s restaurant terrace.

Serving the freshest and most delicious Neapolitan cuisine to an enchanting backdrop, Mediterreanean living doesn’t get better than this. The dishes which have traditional roots have been thoughtfully reinterpreted in a modern way, with the chef paying special attention to using only local and seasonal ingredients. The vegan and gluten-free options are equally as tasty and are prepared with the utmost care.

Il Tridente’s Bar is just as delightful as the restaurant. Caressed by a fresh breeze that cools off a summer day, and gently illuminated by candlelight, the bar’s terrace is a truly special spot to sip on a cocktail or two at sunset. The terrace enjoys a 180-degree view over Positano, the sea and the rest of the Amalfi Coast, and on colder nights, two fireplaces create a romantic atmosphere indoors.

The hotel also boasts an impressive wine cellar with national and international wine labels and a wide liquor selection. This ensures that guests have access to their preferred beverages, with the drinks menu catering to a variety of tastes. A good array of local Amalfi wines are also available, and the hotel can arrange wine tastings for groups.

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Nestled amongst fragrant orange and lemon trees, summer lingers a little longer here – and what better place to soak up the sun than lounging at the pool? Hotel Poseidon boasts one of the nicest pools in Positano, complete with enough space on the terrace for every guest to enjoy the afternoon on a sunlounger – a somewhat rare occurrence in this neck of the woods.

Enjoy the striking view while taking a dip in the pool, and when you get peckish, order from the all-day bar which serves drinks and snacks directly to the sunbeds. For the quintessential Amalfi Coast experience, don’t miss tasting the iconic Limoncello Spritz!

After a day exploring the city, the hotel’s L’Onda Beauty Centre is the idyllic spot for a bit of downtime. The first beauty centre to be built on the Amalfi Coast, L’Onda is a living legacy. Greatly valued and visited by both locals and returning visitors of Positano, guests can relish massages, body treatments and aesthetic treatments in a tranquil setting. For the ultimate pampering, enjoy some time in the Turkish bath that’s built directly into the cliff rock.

EXPERIENTIAL OFFERINGS

Other than its exquisite views, magical setting and close proximity to the town, Hotel Poseidon offers its own unique experiences for guests to enjoy. Marco Aonzo, one of the owners of the Hotel Poseidon, is a classic car collector and one of the hotel’s experiences pays tribute to this passion, allowing guests to take a Volkswagen Convertible Beetle on a spin around the region’s scenic winding roads (free of charge).

Hotel Poseidon’s location also makes it the perfect wedding and event venue. For over four decades, it has been a sought-after event destination, hosting everything from intimate weddings to chic birthday parties. The traditional style of the architecture, the beauty of the gardens and green areas that surround the hotel and, of course, its view, create a timeless atmosphere that is ideal for celebrations. With a knowledgeable hotel team that’s keen to assist, each event can be effortlessly tailored to the guest’s wishes and expertly executed with the help of local suppliers.

A town filled with rich history and culture, there are a variety of exciting activities to enjoy in and around Positano that the hotel can assist with booking. Some of these include a boat excursion to Capri (and its Blue Grotto) or to Amalfi, stopping for a dive at the incredible Furore Fjord; exploring the Amalfi Coast by air by flying in a CESSNA plane; visiting wine farms and Limoncello factories or taking cooking classes in first-rate restaurants or authentic Italian homes. For those wanting to keep fit, Positano makes this easy with its varied outdoor activities:  take a scenic hike on the Path of the Gods or partake in a kayak tour towards Praiano.

LOCATION

The hotel’s location is one of its biggest drawcards and explains why it’s been a much-desired filming destination for TV Shows and movies since its opening. In a strategic position that enables it to be near to the town’s main attractions, but high enough to enjoy the most breathtaking view, there are few properties in Positano that can rival Hotel Poseidon’s locale. It is also one of the few hotels in the famously stair-filled cliffside village that can be accessed directly from the street.

The property is only 800 meters from Positano Main Beach and Positano Ferry Dock (an 8-minute walk) and the Napoli Capodichino Airport and Salerno Ferry Dock are 62km and 54km away respectively. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum are also less than 2 hours away (by car or by ferry), which make for an easy and insightful day trip out of Positano. There are also a host of delightful restaurants nearby, and a grocery store on the hotel’s doorstep.

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